Weddell
NT 822 • Northern Territory
About Weddell
Weddell is a small rural locality in the Northern Territory situated approximately 60 kilometres east of Darwin in the coastal lowlands near Gunn Point. The locality covers around 144 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies within the Top End of the Northern Territory, a region characterised by tropical savanna, tidal wetlands, and the dramatic wet-dry seasonal cycle.
Darwin, approximately 60 kilometres to the west, provides all significant urban services as the NT capital city, including hospitals, major retail, the university, and Darwin International Airport. The surrounding landscape features monsoon forest, paperbark wetlands, and coastal flats that support a diverse tropical ecosystem. A private vehicle is essential as there is no public transport serving this remote locality.
Weddell falls under postcode 822 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Spillett electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Access via Arnhem Highway and Stuart Highway; car essential
No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Darwin.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nauiyu (Daly River)